Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer

Chargers GM Tom Telesco confirmed that TE Hunter Henry will miss the 2018 season with an ACL right knee injury. Telesco said Henry is taking the news hard, but he's strong mentally and the team will support him. Telesco said Henry suffered the injury while running a routine out route during practice that he has run hundreds of times, finishing the route 40 yards down the field running at half speed. The Chargers have not yet scheduled surgery for Henry. Asked if he's reached out to Antonio Gates' representation about the possibility of his return, Telesco had this to say: "I don't get into things that we have done, that we could do or that we will do," he said. "I wouldn't do that with anybody as far as transactions are concerned. Like I said, we'll look at all of the options that are out there and see where the road takes us."

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn will miss the final two days of rookie minicamp this weekend to attend UNLV's commencement ceremony, where he received his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.

Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer

Chargers first-round selection Derwin James took reps mostly near the line of scrimmage in his first day of rookie minicamp. However, head coach Anthony Lynn said that defensive coordinator Gus Bradley will move James and the rest of the rookies around so that the coaching staff can get a better feel for their skill set.

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Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer

Roster for Chargers rookie minicamp.

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Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer

Chargers announce they have signed five of the team's seven draft picks, but first rounder S Derwin James and third rounder DT Justin Jones remain unsigned. However, both players will participate in rookie minicamp, which begins Friday.